ATX Bench Power Supply Conversion


Parts Listing

1) One ATX Style Power Supply


Model: HPC-250G2 Rev:A1-01
Ratings:

INPUT:
115 V, 6 Amps
230 V, 3 Amps

OUTPUT:
+ 5 V, 25 Amps
- 5 V, 0.5 Amps
+ 12 V, 10 Amps
- 12 V, 0.5 Amps
+ 3.3 V, 15 Amps
+ 5 V SB (Stand By), 1 Amp

2) Miscellaneous Parts List


  1. One Startech 8" Power Extension Cable - ATX24POWEXT
  2. One European Style terminal strip (12 position, dual row)
  3. One 10 Ohm Wirewound Resister, 10 Watt, 10% tolerance
  4. One Project Enclosure - 6x4x2", black
  5. One Barrier Strip, 6 position, dual row
  6. One SPST Toggle Switch, rated 3 amp at 125 VAC
  7. One LED Assembly, Red with built-in resistor
  8. One LED Assembly, Green with built-in resistor
  9. One 2-port usb fixture (salvaged from an old PC)
  10. One 12 Volt car cig lighter power outlet
  11. Two Banana Jack, Insulated Binding Posts (to use for 12 vdc)
  12. One Banana Jack, Insulated Binding Posts (to use for -12 vdc, optional)
  13. Four Banana Jack, Insulated Binding Posts (to use for 5 and 3.3 vdc)
  14. Misc Crimp-On Terminals
  15. Misc Wire Connectors
  16. Misc Heat-Shrink Tubes, 1" assorted colors
  17. One 330 Ohm resistor, 1/4 Watt (optional, needed if LED didn't come with one)
  18. Misc 6-32 Round Head Machine Screws
  19. Misc 6-32 Steel Machine Hex Nuts
  20. Misc Steel Flat Washers
  21. One Package 24" Test/Jumper Leads, Insulated Mini Alligator Clips (optional for your experiments)
  22. Soldering Tools
  23. 3/4" PVC Electrical Tape
  24. Multi-meter



Connector_atx_pinout.jpg
ATX connector pinout


Connector_planning.jpg
Lab Bench Power Supply Conversion Planning


2010-07-05-Box-outside.jpg
Partial build with black extension box completed.


2010-07-19-Completed.jpg
Finished build with wiring completed.



Other Project Page Links


Reference Bookmarks for information and ideas

ATX Connector Pinouts

Convert a Computer ATX Power Supply to a Lab Power Supply - wikiHow
Add Variable Voltage to Your ATX Based Bench Power Supply - wikiHow
Use an Old ATX Power Supply As a Lab Power Supply Without Modification
Another variation on binding post arrangements

SparkFun Electronics - ATX Connector Breakout Board

Wikipedia: ATX
Wikipedia: Switched Mode Power Supply